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Childish Gambino Smashes the Pound Cake Track with a Freestyle on Sway in the Morning (Video)

Childish Gambino Smashes the Pound Cake Track with a Freestyle on Sway in the Morning (Video)

When Childish Gambino started this freestyle it sounded and looked like he was sleepy. He maintained a laid back demeanor throughout but trust and believe HE MURDERED THE MIC. Comparisons of him and Drake have been flying lately, so Sway put Mr. Glover on that Pound Cake track and let... Read more
October 23, 2013 Video
Nas Joins Emeli Sande on the Remix to Rudimental’s Free (Audio)

Nas Joins Emeli Sande on the Remix to Rudimental’s Free (Audio)

Nas joins Emeli Sande on the soulful remix to UK Group Rudimental's song Free. This song is a slow burn that swells to an anthem of liberation and inspiration. Check it out below. Related: Emeli Sande Teams Up With Ab-Soul for the Remix to My Kind of Love (Audio)... Read more
October 23, 2013 Audio
Watch the Trailer for Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth Directed by Spike Lee (Video)

Watch the Trailer for Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth Directed by Spike Lee (Video)

Mike Tyson has been one of the most complicated and polarizing figures in sports...ever. His story is rags to riches to rags and ultimately, redemption. Iron Mike was the subject of a 1-man show on Broadway in 2012. That show was captured on film by Spike Lee and will premiere... Read more
October 23, 2013 Video
Stream Blu & Nottz’s New EP Gods in the Spirit EP in Full (Audio)

Stream Blu & Nottz’s New EP Gods in the Spirit EP in Full (Audio)

Blu and Nottz's EP Gods in the Spirit is in stores now. It features guest appearances from Sene, Homeboy Sandman, Aloe Blacc, Scienze and more. If you've been looking for a worthwhile underground project to support, look no further. You can stream the entire EP below and buy it here.... Read more
October 23, 2013 Audio
Big K.R.I.T. Admits Wishing He Could Have Submitted Beats To UGK Back In the Day (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. Admits Wishing He Could Have Submitted Beats To UGK Back In the Day (Video)

OkayplayerTV recently sat down with one of the nicest lyricists representing the south (or anywhere else...), Big K.R.I.T., and asked him "The Questions." The Mississippi MC discusses his tattoos, how he stays out of trouble, and how he still listens to Aquemini by Outkast on the daily. The interview ends with a... Read more
October 23, 2013 Fresh, Video
Jean Grae Breaks Conventions with Her New Track Football Season is Over (Audio)

Jean Grae Breaks Conventions with Her New Track Football Season is Over (Audio)

Jean Grae has never been a conventional MC. Her new single Football Season is Over, however, is unorthodox even by her standards. Her flow slinks along with a track of syncopated and changing drum patterns and the "hook" is a continuation of commentary that occurs throughout the track. Got that?... Read more
October 23, 2013 Audio
Ab-Soul Discusses Kendrick Being On Eminem’s MMLP 2 With Montreality (Video)

Ab-Soul Discusses Kendrick Being On Eminem’s MMLP 2 With Montreality (Video)

When it comes to interviews, Montreality is definitely holding it down in a unique and creative way. They have a standard set of questions about artists' upbringing, beliefs and favorites that really connect them with the viewer. Their most recent offering features none other than TDE's Ab-Soul. The interview covers... Read more
October 23, 2013 Fresh, Video
Jay Rock Counts His Numbers On The Boards (Audio)

Jay Rock Counts His Numbers On The Boards (Audio)

Like Al Pacino's devilish monologue, nobody is gonna see Jay Rock coming. The elder statesman of Black Hippy, the first artist of TDE may have gone under the radar a bit with Follow Me Home. However, the Watts native who never seems to say much off the mic, is saying... Read more
October 23, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Freddie Gibbs & Jynx Assist Freeway & The Jacka On Cherry Pie (Audio)

Freddie Gibbs & Jynx Assist Freeway & The Jacka On Cherry Pie (Audio)

With the release of their joint LP quickly approaching, Freeway and the Jacka drop off their latest with "Cherry Pie". The track also features Freddie Gibs and Jinx, which compliment the Jeffro production seamlessly. Their LP is titled Highway Robbery, and is set for release on November 12. Related: Freeway & The Jacka... Read more
October 23, 2013 Audio, Fresh
The Natural Elements Return In An Unlikely Fashion, Saying There’s No Competition (Audio)

The Natural Elements Return In An Unlikely Fashion, Saying There’s No Competition (Audio)

In the booming late '90s-early 2000s scene of "Underground Hip-Hop" in New York City, one group who was deeply present was the Natural Elements. Alumni of Stretch & Bobbito's radio show, the crew which included A-Butta, L Swift and Mr. Voodoo as core MCs got a major cosign from DJ... Read more
October 23, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Big Sant Releases The Great American Mattress Sale (Mixtape)

Big Sant Releases The Great American Mattress Sale (Mixtape)

Over the years, Big Sant has been closely associated with Big K.R.I.T. due to their many collaborations, joint tours and overall kinship. If you're not up on Sant, however, now's the chance to get acquainted. He's released a mixtape with features from Rapper Big Pooh & Phonte (though on separate... Read more
October 22, 2013 Mixes
Young Guru Drops Knowledge During His First Class At USC (Video)

Young Guru Drops Knowledge During His First Class At USC (Video)

Lessons and knowledge about music from the greats usually stays within the Hip-Hop artist community, but Young Guru is breaking the mold and bringing his talents to the classroom. The prolific Delaware native, and Roc-A-Fella Records/Roc Nation producer is now an artist-in-residence at USC's Thorton School of Music. His first... Read more
October 22, 2013 Fresh, Video
Yancey Boys, T3 and C-Minus Trade Verses on a Dope Previously Unreleased Dilla Beat on Jeep Volume (Audio)

Yancey Boys, T3 and C-Minus Trade Verses on a Dope Previously Unreleased Dilla Beat on Jeep Volume (Audio)

J. Dilla passed away more than 7 years ago but he lives on through his music. Yancey Boys (Frank Nitt & Dilla's brother Illa J) have unearthed a previously unreleased Dilla production and gone to work on it with C-Minus and Slum Village's T3. The beat sounds like it is... Read more
October 22, 2013 Throwback
Roc Marciano Flexes His Smooth Flow Over a Grimy Pete Rock Track on The Specialist (Audio)

Roc Marciano Flexes His Smooth Flow Over a Grimy Pete Rock Track on The Specialist (Audio)

Pete Rock favors soulful records but he dusted off an underground gem for subterranean mainstay Roc Marciano. Check out The Specialist. Related: Roc Marciano – S**t Hard (Audio)... Read more
October 22, 2013 Audio
Emerging Artist Jim-E-O Comes Into His Own With Ride or Die (Audio)

Emerging Artist Jim-E-O Comes Into His Own With Ride or Die (Audio)

Jim-E-O, a Texas artist we spotlighted over a year ago, is back with a bouncy new track that celebrates the ladies that hold their fellas down from day 1. Check out Ride or Die featuring Pierre Medor. Related: Jim-E-O – Fastlane (Full Album Stream)... Read more
October 22, 2013 Audio
Emeli Sande Teams Up With Ab-Soul for the Remix to My Kind of Love (Audio)

Emeli Sande Teams Up With Ab-Soul for the Remix to My Kind of Love (Audio)

Since her debut in 2012, Emeli Sande has not been one to be boxed in to any specific genre. On the remix to her song My Kind of Love, she teams up with Ab-Soul, and out of the box MC, on a track that is part rock, part EDM, part... Read more
October 21, 2013 Audio
DeLorean – Sing On Key (Video)

DeLorean – Sing On Key (Video)

For his latest visual, Houston MC DeLorean finds himself somewhere just a tad hotter than Texas. In the video for "Sing On Key" directed by Chad Tennies, Delorean hits the desert while he spits some hot bars. The track is from his mixtape GRACE, which is available now. Related: DeLorean – Philippe ft.... Read more
October 21, 2013 Audio, Fresh, Video
Childish Gambino Jumps In The Time Machine & Sets To Dial To 3005 (Audio)

Childish Gambino Jumps In The Time Machine & Sets To Dial To 3005 (Audio)

With a new album soon on the way, October seems to be new music month for Childish Gambino. On his latest track "3005," Childish sings his own hook along with spitting his raps. Although his new project doesn't have a set release date yet, Mr. Glover has stated that Because The... Read more
October 21, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Tito Lopez Rips The Mic’s Pockets Inside Out On Lo’ Money (Audio)

Tito Lopez Rips The Mic’s Pockets Inside Out On Lo’ Money (Audio)

Gulfport, Mississippi's finest may not have an album out, but the Capitol Records hopeful captivates ears with a one-minute rap over J. Cole's interlude instrumental. Lopez plays with the concept: 'Lo money can mean his gwap, Polo paper, or just having short-ends. Related: Big Sant – Firewater II ft Big... Read more
October 21, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Scarface, Jadakiss, Meek Mill, John Legend, Akon & Anthony Hamilton Appear In DJ Khaled’s Never Surrender (Video)

Scarface, Jadakiss, Meek Mill, John Legend, Akon & Anthony Hamilton Appear In DJ Khaled’s Never Surrender (Video)

DJ Khaled has pulled off some pretty substantial collaborations over the years. In addition to his extensive work with YMCMB and Maybach Music Group, it was Khaled who united Jadakiss and Beanie Sigel, it was Khaled who pushed the button on "Grammy Family," which will be a highlight of the... Read more
October 21, 2013 Fresh, Video
Crooked I Slaughters The Mic On The Wake Up Show Unplugged (Video)

Crooked I Slaughters The Mic On The Wake Up Show Unplugged (Video)

With his BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher being crowned as one of the best this year, Crooked I and his bars seem to finally be getting the respect they've always deserved. He recently stopped by the relaunch of "The Wake Up Show", and blessed the mic with a freestyle which was... Read more
October 21, 2013 Fresh, Video
WC Explains Why He Avoided The Westside Connection & Cypress Hill Beef (Video)

WC Explains Why He Avoided The Westside Connection & Cypress Hill Beef (Video)

One of the feuds that people tend to forget is the 1996 battle between Westside Connection and Cypress Hill. In the wake of 2Pac's murder, Eazy-E's death, and all the subliminals happening between The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, and Wu-Tang Clan, it's easy to forget. However, a clever interviewer briefly asked... Read more
October 21, 2013 Fresh, Throwback
Reap The Naturaw Gets Heat From Large Professor On The Wild Wild (Video)

Reap The Naturaw Gets Heat From Large Professor On The Wild Wild (Video)

The great Hip-Hop producers always seem to have a soft-spot for the hardcore storytellers. While not lyricists by some technical standards, Brooklyn duo Group Home was worthy of some of DJ Premier's finest creations on their Livin' Proof 1995 debut album. RZA looked out for Wu Killa Bees such as... Read more
October 21, 2013 Fresh, Video
Oddisee’s Got A Lot To Say On Album Bonus Cut Yeezus Was A Mortal Man (Audio)

Oddisee’s Got A Lot To Say On Album Bonus Cut Yeezus Was A Mortal Man (Audio)

In releasing his latest album, The Beauty In All, Oddisee let the music do the talking. One of the biggest stars out of the Low Budget Crew has a bonus-cut, "Yeezus Was A Mortal Man." Like Lupe Fiasco's controversially-titled single, this could appear to be about Kanye West or 2013... Read more
October 20, 2013 Audio, Fresh
AFH: The Week in Video (10/20/13) (Video Playlist)

AFH: The Week in Video (10/20/13) (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought Cyphers from TDE, Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Jon Connor, Rapsody, Rittz and more as well as new videos from Method Man, Jill Scott, Chance the Rapper, Yelawolf & Paul Wall, Joey Bada$$ and more. Check it all out below. The BET Hip Hop Awards Cyphers The... Read more
October 20, 2013 Playlists, Video
The Masterful Place & Time Of Black Moon’s Enta Da Stage (Food For Thought)

The Masterful Place & Time Of Black Moon’s Enta Da Stage (Food For Thought)

Place and time can be everything in art. If a creator properly conveys place and time, the viewer of the artwork can learn so much more about the world it speaks from. When watching Goodfellas, you can undoubtedly know the stakes of every action before it’s explained to you. You... Read more
October 19, 2013 Food for Thought, Fresh
Nas Discusses His Upcoming Album, Working With Jay Z & Justin Timberlake, the 20th Anniversary of Illmatic and More

Nas Discusses His Upcoming Album, Working With Jay Z & Justin Timberlake, the 20th Anniversary of Illmatic and More

Nas sat down with the Huffington Post to discuss a range of topics, including his collabo with Jay Z and Justin Timberlake, how he intends to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Illmatic, what he wanted to accomplish with Life is Good and more. Check out what he had to say... Read more
October 18, 2013 Fresh
ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Hop On Isaiah Rashad’s Shot You Down For The TDE Remix (Audio)

ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Hop On Isaiah Rashad’s Shot You Down For The TDE Remix (Audio)

Black Hippy's Jay Rock and ScHoolboy Q get Isaiah Rashad's message on "Shot You Down." The pair punches in their own take on the theme, and welcome their TDE brother with scorching accents to one of this year's viral heat-rocks. Jay Rock's been relatively quiet in 2013, but he damn... Read more
October 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Drake Discusses Career And Love For Hip-Hop (Video)

Drake Discusses Career And Love For Hip-Hop (Video)

Fresh off his release of Nothing Was The Same, Drake sits down with Jian Ghomeshi from Toronto's CBC Q for one of his most in depth interviews to date. In the hour long interview, Drizzy covers a plethora of topics, ranging from his writing process, his childhood, and all the way... Read more
October 18, 2013 Fresh, Video
Scarface, Jadakiss and Meek Mill Shine On New DJ Khaled Track That Also Features Akon, Anthony Hamilton & John Legend (Audio)

Scarface, Jadakiss and Meek Mill Shine On New DJ Khaled Track That Also Features Akon, Anthony Hamilton & John Legend (Audio)

Granted, seeing DJ Khaled attached to a track makes many Hip-Hop heads a bit hesitant to take a listen. But when a song features both Jadakiss and Scarface, it deserves our ear, even if for just a little bit. Which brings us to "Never Surrender", a track that strays far... Read more
October 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Mister Cee’s Eminem Birthday Mix

Mister Cee’s Eminem Birthday Mix

In case Eminem's recent lyrical assault on the track "Rap God" didn't fully remind you of his prowess on the mic, Mister Cee of New York's Hot 97 has provided yet another refresher course. In honor of Slim Shady turning 41 years of age, Mister Cee put together an ill... Read more
October 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh
DJ Khaled – Hell’s Kitchen ft J. Cole & Bas

DJ Khaled – Hell’s Kitchen ft J. Cole & Bas

Although J. Cole doesn't usually swerve into the DJ Khaled music lane, his flow seems right at home on his latest collab with the We The Best CEO. The track is titled "Hell's Kitchen", and also features Bas on the mic. "Hell's Kitchen" is the latest from DJ Khaled's Suffering From... Read more
October 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh
The Pro Era Cypher (Video)

The Pro Era Cypher (Video)

Rather than complain or whine about not being included in the BET Hip-Hop Awards cyphers, the Pro Era Crew did what a group of MCs is supposed to do: take it to the mic. Featuring DJ Statik Selektah on the turntables, Pro Era delivers an 11 minute cypher showcasing the... Read more
October 17, 2013 Fresh, Video
Schoolboy Q Discusses the TDE Cypher With Sway and Takes on the 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle (Video)

Schoolboy Q Discusses the TDE Cypher With Sway and Takes on the 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle (Video)

Schoolboy Q chopped it up with Sway about the TDE Cypher, TDE's newest member Isaiah Rashad, Kendrick's Control verse and more. He and Sway also prank called Kendrick on the air. After, Q took a run at the Five Fingers of Death Freestyle. Check out the video. Related: TDE BET... Read more
October 17, 2013 Video
Crooked I Channels Makaveli & Goes For Broke On Against All Odds (Audio)

Crooked I Channels Makaveli & Goes For Broke On Against All Odds (Audio)

When you upset Crooked I, you've got problems. Following this week's airing of Slaughterhouse's 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher, Crooked I does his rendition of 2Pac's (as Makaveli) "Against All Odds." While this is not a cover by any means, this is a thematic homage to the Don Killuminati closer,... Read more
October 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Vic Mensa Discusses His Innanet Mixtape and Spits a Blistering Freestyle (Video)

Vic Mensa Discusses His Innanet Mixtape and Spits a Blistering Freestyle (Video)

Vic Mensa sat down with Sway to discuss his Innanet mixtape, staying away from the violence in Chicago, his influences and more, and also dropped an incredible verse. His flow is so unorthodox yet so in the pocket it's CRAZY! Just watch Sway's face while Vic rhymes. It tells the... Read more
October 17, 2013 Video
Nipsey Discusses Why He Priced His Mixtape at $100 (Video)

Nipsey Discusses Why He Priced His Mixtape at $100 (Video)

Nipsey Hussle is true to his name. The Crenshaw MC sat down with DJ Skee to discuss why he priced his new Crenshaw mixtape at $100 as well as the other ventures in which he's involved. Check out what he had to say below. Related: Nipsey Hussle Releases Crenshaw &... Read more
October 17, 2013 Video
Scoe Is Above Tha Unfluence With Kendrick Lamar, Just Blaze, Hi-Tek & Xzibit (Mixtape)

Scoe Is Above Tha Unfluence With Kendrick Lamar, Just Blaze, Hi-Tek & Xzibit (Mixtape)

Once known as Roscoe, Scoe has redefined himself in a 15-year career waiting in the wings. Kurupt's younger brother shared Young Gotti's ability to combine a Philadelphia childhood with a South Central adolescence for years. The onetime Priority Records hopeful has stayed strong in the role-playing position. Ten years removed... Read more
October 17, 2013 Fresh, Mixes
Cam’ron Delivers A Cold Freestyle In BET’s Backroom (Video)

Cam’ron Delivers A Cold Freestyle In BET’s Backroom (Video)

The production and fashions might change, but Cam'ron stays the same. Killa hits BET's Backroom to talk first-person to part-time lover about the protocol of a relationship with the Diplomats' breakout star. The flow, wordplay, and sense of humor is here—word to "You're in good hands, but I ain't All-State."... Read more
October 16, 2013 Fresh, Video
The Neighborhood With DJ Clark Kent (Video)

The Neighborhood With DJ Clark Kent (Video)

"This is my neighborhood, and I will NEVER turn my back on it." In the latest edition of  "The Neighborhood", Complex TV heads to Crown Heights, Brooklyn to catch up with DJ Clark Kent and chop it up about the place that made him who he is today. It definitely... Read more
October 16, 2013 Fresh, Video
Chuck Inglish, Mac Miller & Ab-Soul Channel The Beastie Boys In Came Thru / Easily (Video)

Chuck Inglish, Mac Miller & Ab-Soul Channel The Beastie Boys In Came Thru / Easily (Video)

The Cool Kids' Chuck Inglish built a reputation on combining late '80s 808 drums with futuristic flows and style. For the video for "Came Thru / Easily," Chuck channels The Beastie Boys, tracking shots with his homies Ab-Soul and Mac Miller. Some dope animation matches the songs sensibilities nicely. Came... Read more
October 16, 2013 Fresh, Video
Jean Grae – F*ckery Level 3000

Jean Grae – F*ckery Level 3000

Fresh off the release of GOTHAM DOWN: cycle 1: Love In In Infinity last week, Jean Grae is back assaulting the mic with one of the most engaging song titles of the year so far. On the new track "Fuckery Level 3000", Jean paints the picture of a disgruntled employee venting... Read more
October 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Blu & Nottz – Crooks In Castles ft ANTHM, Homeboy Sandman, Sene & Johaz

Blu & Nottz – Crooks In Castles ft ANTHM, Homeboy Sandman, Sene & Johaz

If you enjoyed the cypher takeover at the BET Hip-Hop Awards last night, the latest from Blue & Nottz might be right up your alley. With roughly four minutes of straight bars and no hook, all that's missing from "Crooks In Castles" is a black and white video with DJ... Read more
October 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Exclusive: Rapsody & 9th Wonder Are In Our Area, Causing Mass Hysteria (Audio)

Exclusive: Rapsody & 9th Wonder Are In Our Area, Causing Mass Hysteria (Audio)

As Rapsody pulled from Nas' famous entrance phrase on "Halftime," 9th Wonder channeled Large Professor's echoey reverb and thumbing percussion for "Mass Hysteria"—which we are proud to premiere at AFH. Rap gives some of her finest wordplay on this cut which is mostly about being dope, but veers into some... Read more
October 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Black Moon Tells Enta Da Stage Stories 20 Years Later (Video)

Black Moon Tells Enta Da Stage Stories 20 Years Later (Video)

Twenty years ago this month, Buckshort, DJ Evil Dee and 5FT made history with their debut album Enta Da Stage. As Black Moon, the Brooklyn trio gave Hip-Hop a sound that sounded just as edgy as the lyrics. A careful balance of stick-up tactics, weed-induced riddims, and '90s NYC imagery,... Read more
October 16, 2013 Fresh, Throwback
Jon Connor Explains Chemistry With Dr. Dre & Preparing BET Awards Cypher (Video)

Jon Connor Explains Chemistry With Dr. Dre & Preparing BET Awards Cypher (Video)

Ambrosia For Heads has been a big fan/supporter of Flint, Michigan MC Jon Connor for some time. Co-signed by Nas years ago, Jon has indeed confirmed that he's the latest act signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment. Speaking with MTV News to coincide with the BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher that... Read more
October 16, 2013 Fresh, Video
Members Of Ultramagnetic MCs & Main Source Remember The Late Paul C.

Members Of Ultramagnetic MCs & Main Source Remember The Late Paul C.

For those that don't know, one of Hip-Hop's unseen hands in the late 1980s was a Queens, New York engineer/producer named Paul "C" McKasty. Large Professor, who came up with Paul (both with works uncredited) on albums by Eric B. & Rakim and Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo, named... Read more
October 16, 2013 Fresh, Throwback
Here are the Official Winners of the 2013 Hip Hop Awards and Highlights from the Show (Video)

Here are the Official Winners of the 2013 Hip Hop Awards and Highlights from the Show (Video)

Last night's BET Hip Hop Awards honored MC Lyte with the I Am Hip Hop lifetime achievement award and featured performances from Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock, as well as a back in the day medley from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. You can watch Lyte's acceptance speech, view those performances... Read more
October 16, 2013 Video
Did Slaughterhouse Have the Best Overall Cypher? (Video)

Did Slaughterhouse Have the Best Overall Cypher? (Video)

Kendrick Lamar’s Cypher verse has gotten the most attention (so far) but which group had the best overall Cypher? We polled Heads and the vote was resoundingly in favor of the SH crew. If you go back and really study their verses, dudes had BARS…for days…ALL of them. Check out... Read more
October 16, 2013 Video
Can you DeCypher Kendrick Lamar’s Cypher Verse? (Lyrics & Video)

Can you DeCypher Kendrick Lamar’s Cypher Verse? (Lyrics & Video)

Now that you’ve witnessed Kendrick Lamar’s Cypher verse (Control Pt. 2?), it’s time to de-cypher it. The verse was incredibly complex. Many shots were fired—some specific, some general. Take a look at the Cypher and lyrics below and see if you can crack the Da Vinci code. Before you get... Read more
October 16, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video
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